Carpenter Foreman & Machinist Technician

Edward Kline

Reading, PA ***** +1-610-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional summary

Resourceful carpenter and foreman with 10+ years of experience leading teams in construction, cold storage facility maintenance, and all phases of home improvements. Experience in machine shop operating equipment and machining test samples. Use of precise measuring devices, micrometers/calipers.Holds OSHA 10, aerial lift, and forklift certifications, ensuring safe and efficient project execution across diverse environments. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work experience

Skilled Laborer

Temple Home Improvements Temple, PA

2022 to Present

Part time as needed. All phases of home improvements and repairs. Equipment operation. Lead Carpenter/Foreman

D&B Thermal Glenmore Pa

September 2018 to November 2021

• Led construction and maintenance of cold storage facilities, ensuring project completion to client specifications Carpenter/Owner

JBS llc Cressona, PA

2013 to 2018

• Managed all phases of home remodeling and maintenance, delivering high-quality workmanship to clients Union Journeyman Carpenter

Northeast regional carpenters union New Jersey

June 1999 to 2013

Commercial carpentry, specializing in health and education. Lead Installer

Hahn Exteriors Reading, PA

October 2001 to June 2005

• Installed doors and windows, ensuring precise fit and finish for customer satisfaction

• Constructed decks and patios, enhancing outdoor living spaces for clients Machinist

Casiano Machine/Laboratory Testing Inc. Quakertown, PA 1992 to 1998

• Machined test samples for lab testing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications Maintenance/machine setup

Barbett Ind. Reading, PA

1990 to 1993

Maintained and repaired lace machines to support daily plant operations Leadman /Setup

Brentwood Plastics Reading, PA

1988 to 1990

• Maintained operations and set up vacuum molds for a variety of parts, including heavy trucks and trains, ensuring production efficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

South Philadelphia High School

Carpentry (Journeyman)

Carpenters Union Pa, Nj, Ny

August 1999 to 2024

Machinist ("A" school Graduate)

U.S.Navy

December 1984 to November 1987

High school diploma

South Philadelphia High School Philadelphia, PA

September 1981 to June 1984

Skills

Construction Power drills Customer communication Construction painting Machine operation Soldering Building exterior maintenance Frame carpentry Field service Fabrication Writing skills Sales Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Facilities maintenance Teaching Mechanic experience Quality assurance standards in production Quality control Power washer Precision assembly Cabinet installation Leadership Renovation plumbing Management Process optimization Power tools Blueprint dimension interpretation Outdoor work Building interior maintenance Assembly Minor electrical repair Machining Facilities equipment maintenance Factory experience Electrical experience Blueprint specification interpretation Property maintenance Pipe installation Preventive machine maintenance Quality inspection Material handling equipment operation Residential building maintenance experience Safety standards in production Construction drawing review Industrial equipment troubleshooting Crane Maintenance Team supervision Safety regulations Crown molding Quality standards in production Precision measurement in machining Basic math Continuous improvement Industrial maintenance Tool & die Plastics blow molding Forklifts with various attachments Press brake machine Task prioritization Equipment repair General construction laborer experience Teamwork Brush painting Residential carpentry Machine Oper. Residential painting Lab sample preparation Deck building Manufacturing standard operating procedures Electrical soldering Supervising experience Carpentry Custom carpentry builds Team lead experience Entrepreneurship Door and window retrofitting CNC Attention to detail OSHA Manufacturing company experience Cold storage facility construction Dimensional measurements Analysis skills Landscape maintenance Organizational skills Solution development Routine maintenance projects Millwork Customer service Flooring installation Warehouse experience Manufacturing facility Materials handling Woodworking Heavy lifting Safety equipment Measurement (quality control) Manual handling Machine maintenance Commercial construction experience Mechanical assembly Machine operator experience Electrical systems Tooling Working on construction projects Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Turning Electrical work Mechanical troubleshooting Forklift Crane operation Inspection gauge Construction industry experience Overhead cranes Appliance repair Project coordination Trim carpentry Blueprint Reading Manufacturing

General laborer experience within building materials installation industry Drywall Computer literacy Press operation Renovation Residential construction Electrical wiring Commercial building projects Managing carpenter teams Lifts and hoists Plumbing Vacuum forming Hydraulics Load & unload Truck loading and unloading Tape measure proficiency Dimensional inspection Construction spray painting Safety standard operating procedures Construction estimating Metal fabrication Industrial carpentry Tile laying Commercial construction Computer operation Plumbing system maintenance and repair Thermal insulation installation Cleanroom Communication skills Machinist Hand tools Heavy equipment operation Factory Pallet jack Welding Negotiation Math Process improvement Manufacturing facility experience Measurement-based inspection Manufacturing maintenance Sawing Time management Computer skills Pneumatic systems Sit-down counterbalanced forklift operation Remodeling Equipment maintenance Plumbing system maintenance Industrial equipment Power tools for woodworking Rigging Construction site experience Schematics Operating heavy equipment Maintaining an organized workspace CNC machine setup Mechanical Knowledge Handyman experience Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) Clean workspace maintenance CNC machining Cross-functional communication Workplace safety Experience with maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) Driving Respiratory protection Equipment installation Siding Commercial carpentry Outdoor work experience Languages

English

Military service

E-3/Machinist U.S. Navy US

December 1983 to November 1987

Description

Manufacture & Repair of vital onboard parts

Commendations

Letter of accomodation.

Letter of Appreciation.

Certifications and licenses

OSHA 10

Prior Aerial Lift Certification

September 2018 to September 2023

Operator - Boom, Scissor lifts

Prior Forklift Cert.

September 2018 to September 2021

Rough terrain & Industrial forklift.

Forklift Certification

Scissor Lift Certification

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